Processes motan to present Gravicolor dosing and mixing units in FAKUMA 2012 September 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart moton will present the motan Gravicolor batch gravimetric dosing and mixing units in FAKUMA. There are six models of the series and last year, the company manufactured some 2,500 units which have been already installed at customer sites. Moton says, initiated by the market conditions, the Gravicolor possess excellent recipe conformity and flexibility when it comes […] Read more »
Interviews Helix Medical adds molding capacity; eyes more acquisitions September 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Privately held Helix Medical, already one of the fastest-growing polymer processors in the global medical device field, is actively adding more molding equipment and scouting possible acquisitions and joint ventures. “Since our first acquisition in 2004, we have consistently had double-digit growth every year, and it looks like that trend will continue this year,” Dr. Jörg […] Read more »
Industry Songwon announces expansion of DOTO manufacturing capacity September 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Ulsan, Korea – September 28, 2012 – Songwon Industrial Group is announcing the expansion of DOTO (Di-n-Octyltin Oxide) production capacity by 60% at its Ulsan (Korea) manufacturing facility with the project completion expected mid 2013. The new DOTO capacity will come at the expense of a reduction in DBTO (Di-n-Butyltin Oxide) capacity. Beyond the current […] Read more »
Market News China sees record high imports for August September 28, 2012 by plasticsinfomart According to Chinese Customs, more than 1.6 million tons of polymers were imported during the month of August, hitting the highest monthly figures for 2012. Overall August imports showed an increase of more than 13% month over month as China’s imports traditionally move higher in August. However, this year the month of August marked an […] Read more »
Industry KraussMaffei Berstorff technology day successfully held September 28, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The KraussMaffei Berstorff technology day was held in Hannover, Germany on September 19. Around 70 customers and interested parties attended the event. “The event was focused on personal discussions with customers and prospective buyers – a win-win situation for both sides. While customers received expert information on state-of-the art engineering and process technology, we learnt […] Read more »
Machinery News Automatik Plastics Machinery Malaysia now offers repair service for Maag pumps September 28, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The Maag Group has expanded its services for South East Asia as Automatik Plastics Machinery Malaysia now offers Maag pumps repair service in Kuala Lumpur. The company reveals that plans are already underway to further broaden the service organization’s activities in Asia. “Our customers naturally require quicker repair times and ways to optimize their financials, it […] Read more »
Machinery News New Econ underwater pelletizing system with integrated band filter September 28, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Econ will present its optimized underwater pelletizing system with integrated band filter in Fakuma 2012. It is directly incorporated in the process water circulation and enables full filtration of the whole water stream, immediately after initial drainage of the pellets. The company says this system is developed especially for processing highly filled compounds or for masterbatch […] Read more »
Industry Lanxess opens first plant for high-tech plastics in the USA September 28, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Lanxess has invested US$20 million and opened its first production plant for high-tech plastics on the “auto belt” in Gastonia in the U.S. state of North Carolina. This strategetic move of opening the plant is to help to meet the growing demand for premium, lightweight plastics. The new plant will initially operate with a capacity […] Read more »
